Bachelor of Business (BBus)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
The Bachelor of Business is no longer available.
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2268
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics A or any combination of Mathematics A, B or C.
Additional application information
Domestic students commencing this program with prior tertiary education may be eligible for advanced standing/credit transfer. Please contact your Faculty Advisor for further information on bel@uq.edu.au.
International students commencing this program with prior tertiary education may be eligible for advanced standing/credit transfer. To view some of these opportunities, click here.
Domestic students may be eligible to take these courses overseas as part of an approved exchange program. For further course study options and application details, visit the BEL Exchange Program website.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
Administrative Officer
Email: belenq@staff.uqi.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1004
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2268
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics A or any combination of Mathematics A, B or C. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 055898J
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Business?
The Bachelor of Business offers students an opportunity to combine business knowledge and skills with a variety of specific study areas including accounting, online business, and the management of events, food industries, hospitality, travel and tourism, sport and leisure ventures, and sustainable enterprises. It also provides for students who want a broad general business degree. The program challenges students to think and operate independently and equips them with the knowledge, skills and confidence essential for working successfully in today's competitive global business environment.
The Bachelor of Business ensures a meaningful learning experience via a mix of learning modes that allow flexibility in a collaborative learning environment. Depending on choice of major, students may engage in involvement with industry through projects, placement, and/or work experience options during the program.
What you can study
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics A or any combination of Mathematics A, B or C.
Additional application information
Domestic students commencing this program with prior tertiary education may be eligible for advanced standing/credit transfer. Please contact your Faculty Advisor for further information on bel@uq.edu.au.
International students commencing this program with prior tertiary education may be eligible for advanced standing/credit transfer. To view some of these opportunities, click here.
Domestic students may be eligible to take these courses overseas as part of an approved exchange program. For further course study options and application details, visit the BEL Exchange Program website.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics A or any combination of Mathematics A, B or C. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 055898J
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Business
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Australian Hotels Association
- Australian Institute of Travel and Tourism
- Australian and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies
- Chartered Secretaries Australia Limited
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Festivals and Events Association
- Financial Services Institute of Australasia
- Hotel and Catering International Management Association
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
- Meetings and Events Australia
- Meetings Professionals International
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Sports Management Association for Australia and New Zealand
- Taxation Institute of Australia
- International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education
- Tourism and Transport Forum Australia
Program rules for the Bachelor of Business
To complete the Bachelor of Business
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Business, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #48 from the BBus List comprising -
- #24 of compulsory courses from Part A; and either
- (1) Students who wish to complete a major:
- #12 from one major in Part B (at least #6 must be from level 3 courses); and
- #12 of general elective courses from Part B or from almost any other undergraduate program in the University as approved by the Executive Dean. No more than #4 may be from level 1 courses; or
- #24 from two majors in Part B, each comprising #12 (at least #6 in each major must be from level 3 courses);
- at least #12 of Business elective courses from Part B (at least #6 must be from level 3 courses); and
- up to #12 of general elective courses from Part B or from almost any other undergraduate program in the University as approved by the Executive Dean. No more than #4 may be from level 1 courses.
(2) Students who do not wish to complete a major:
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
